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Sr. Python Developer

Apex Systems
Durham, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Job#: 3027143

Job Description:

Lead Python/React Developer

Location: Durham, North Carolina (Remote)

Employment Type: W2 Contract to Perm

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior or Lead Software Engineer to join a team responsible for a core system that is central to nearly every business and lab workflow. This role is a backfill for a key engineer and requires an individual who can take ambiguous, complex problems and drive them to completion. The successful candidate will act as a technical leader and mentor, raising the bar for the team in architecture and execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the design, development, and maintenance of a central, monolithic system built on Python and Django.
  • Lead technical architecture and system design decisions for complex backend workflows.
  • Take ownership of critical services related to test catalog management, order lifecycle, genetic interpretation, and reporting.
  • Serve as a technical leader, mentoring other engineers and elevating the team's execution standards.
  • Collaborate in a full-stack capacity, with an emphasis on backend development while also supporting frontend tasks using TypeScript and React.
  • Ensure the stability and performance of applications that support nearly every major business flow.
  • Drive ambiguous and complex technical problems from concept to completion with a high degree of autonomy.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience is required, with 7-10 years being ideal. Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in system design and real-world application architecture.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework is mandatory. Candidates must have full-stack experience with a strong backend emphasis, including the ability to contribute to a frontend built with TypeScript and React.

Education: A formal degree is not required. Candidates with a GED or non-traditional educational background are encouraged to apply, provided their technical skills and experience are strong.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with distributed systems and complex backend workflows.
  • Knowledge of AWS-native environments and cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure tools such as Terraform.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position. The team is globally distributed across multiple time zones, including locations in the US, Argentina, and Brazil.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for the full-time conversion of this position is $140,000 to $190,000 annually. Candidates qualifying at a Lead level may be eligible for a bonus target. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees upon conversion.

Eligibility

Apex and the end client are not authorized to support visa sponsorship now or in the future upon full time conversion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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